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Dimitra Trejo – Public Relations Coordinator – South Texas College
Spontaneous portraits of Mrs. Dimitra Trejo during a campus photo shoot scouting walk-through. Dimitra is the Public Relations Coordinator for South Texas College. Dimitra Trejo Public Relations Coordinator South Texas College 956- 292-3757
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The University of Texas at Austin Remembrance Walk – 2017
When you think about life there will always be those milestones that you are extremely proud of and will forever be stored in your memory. For me that’s my time at The University of Texas at Austin. The four years I spent there were some of my happiest moment but of my toughest days. To be…
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Exiting Photography? WAIT! READ this first!
DON’T DO IT! If you’re a professional photographer who’s been thinking about leaving the industry, don’t! There are so many opportunities for growth and income. I understand it can get tough. Especially if you are the only one doing everything in your business. You loose your free time, your weekends and sometimes you family. But…
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HHD to SSD to HHD – Ben Briones Studios
ADVICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS In 2016 I had a major hard drive failure with a 1TB Seagate and a 4TB Lacie, which were both regular Hard Drives. I lost client wedding photos but months later was able to recover them! After that incident I went from HHDs to SSDs because they are much more reliable, faster…
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Edinburg’s Night of Lights!
A little throwback from this fun parade and small performance by the one and only Sara Yanez. Sara and her dance studio had a float and she sang as they passed by crowds of people lined up on highway 107 in Edinburg, Texas. If you didn’t have a chance to catch the Edinburg Night of…
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Santa Ana’s Last Stand? – Republished Photo from 2008 – Alamo, Texas
Back in 2008 I was contracted by The Texas Observer to photograph Mr. Ken Meritt, who managed the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refugee in Alamo, Texas. Merritt was trying to save to protect the refugee from plans of a border-wall and as of recent the national park faces that same thread again. I am sharing…
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Local Talent Spotlight – Graphic Designer | Photographer – Maripili Menchaca
Local Graphic Designer, Social Media Strategist, Photographer and creative Calligrapher, Maripili Menchaca was my go to person for this special project. When my client asked if I could provide photos from our Quinceañera session to create ninety plus unique party favors on 3-inch round wood pieces for their actual event to give away to their…
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Entrepreneur Rant
I always see a lot of people post about their “grind” or their “hustle” but their behavior doesn’t reflect that…they are just bullshitting. For those who know me, know my work ethic, and for those who don’t–maybe in their eyes I’m just a bullshitter too. I know how hard I work and my day-to-day reflects…
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Border Wall – RGV
In 2008 I was contracted by The Texas Observer to photograph some portraits of 2 people being affected by the then new border wall. The two people you see below were challenging the government because they lived on a property in Brownsville, Texas and Granjeno, Texas where the government had plans to build the border wall literally…
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Andrea Almaguer – Mcallen, Texas – Ben Briones Studios
One day, after work, Andrea approached me when I was leaving work. She asked if I could take some photos of her because she was running for Student Governemnt Association President. Well guess what? She actually won and I’m very proud of her and happy I was a small part of that achievemt. This is…
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Stephanie Rios – Professional Photographer – Bee Beautiful Studios
There comes a time in your life when you have to ask for help! It is inevitable because as much as we think we could do everything and anything, truly, we can’t. And after we receive help it usually customary to thank that person. Today, I thank you Stephanie Rios! Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines help as…
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International Women’s Day – Women In Photography – RGV
International Women’s Day Women In Photography Laura Soria Right now lets give Kudos Ms.Soria. Laura is one of the hardest working female photographers I know and have worked closely with. Thank you for your dedication to my clients, to your clients and your contribution to our local photography community with your beautify images! View Laura Soria‘s…
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Portrait of a Photographer
To place you were I was in these images here is a small story. In 2009 I had recently moved to Austin, Texas to attend The University of Texas at Austin. Before being accepted to UT-Austin, I attended The University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) in Edinburg, Texas. My passion for photography was molded at…
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Good or Bad, A Review Is Good Business For You!
How valuable are reviews to your photography business? I would say that having good reviews or any type of reviews, rather they be good or bad, is extremely important to your business and to your potential client. A good review assures you that you’re fulfilling your responsibilities and allows potential clients to see that you’re…
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A Photographer’s Unspoken Fears
Have you ever asked yourself what your greatest fear a photographer is? Last week I took a survey to see what photographers dread the most and many had valid fears such as; equipment malfunction during a job, or equipment being stolen, and not making enough money. We have all faced the fears listed above and…